This course helps excellent students extend their intellectual development. It focuses on awareness of prestigious national and international scholarship competitions, and other scholarly activities, such as undergraduate research and study abroad. It aims to help students evaluate their potential for success in competitive fellowships and construct effective applications for them as well as for graduate school. Students go through numerous steps in the application process, including self-reflection, refining of goals, researching opportunities, crafting strong vitas, writing research proposals and personal statements, assembling letters of recommendation, and doing mock interviews.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Honors Director or Director of the Office of Scholar Development 1 Credits